Saturday, July 18, 2009

Walter Cronkite 1916 – 2009




Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr.
(November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009) was an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years (1962–81). During the heyday of CBS News in the 1960s and 1970s, he was often cited in viewer opinion polls as "the most trusted man in America" because of his professional experience and kindly demeanor.

2 comments:

Melissa S. said...

A sad day for those of who grew up on Walter Cronkite's evening newscast. The likeness is great-nice job.

Sandy said...

Just fabulous!!